Eternal Sword

Chapter 100 Going back on one's word
Chen Tang and the other two were greeted with smiles by County Magistrate Zheng and his two companions. No one exchanged greetings, as if they had bad intentions, which put the three of them under great pressure.

Wei Qun got straight to the point and said, "I heard that a police chief in Changze County was imprisoned by you and is going to be executed?"

"So the three adults came here because of this matter."

County Magistrate Zheng laughed, turned slightly, looked at Duan Zhao behind him, and said, "County Lieutenant Duan, you tell me."

Duan Zhao took a step forward and said, "It is true. This man's name is Meng Liangyu, and he..."

"Take us to see the person first."

Wei Qun interrupted him directly, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

Duan Zhao's expression froze, and he glanced at County Magistrate Zheng. He quickly reacted and said, "My three lords, please follow me."

Under the leadership of Duan Zhao, Chen Tang and the other two came to the prison of the county government.

The underground cell was dark, gloomy and damp. A few months ago, Chen Da'an endured endless pain in this environment, with no one to turn to, and eventually died in despair.

After entering the underground cell, I didn't walk far before I saw a man covered in bruises tied to a wooden cross. There was not a single healthy spot on his body. He was covered in blood, his hair was disheveled, his face could not be seen clearly, and he had fainted.

Duan Zhao coughed lightly and explained, "This is the prisoner Meng Liangyu. He was brought in for questioning before, but we didn't have time to put him back in jail."

When Wei Qun saw Meng Liangyu for a moment, he frowned slightly.

There were signs of various tortures on Meng Liangyu's body. This was no longer an ordinary interrogation method.

Wang Yanli was worried that Chen Tang would be impulsive, so she took a look subconsciously.

If her friend had been in this situation, she would have lost control of her emotions.

To her surprise, Chen Tang looked very calm and expressionless.

Wei Qun said calmly: "What's going on? Tell me."

Duan Zhao said: "Recently, the county government has been chasing the remnants of the Wolf Gang and collecting relevant clues. I found that this Meng Liangyu is very suspicious!"

"He accepted three thousand taels of silver from the Evil Wolf Gang and facilitated peace talks between the two gangs. Unexpectedly, something went wrong that night. I suspect that he was the one planted by the Evil Wolf Gang in the government office."

"The disappearance of the previous Magistrate Sun and Captain Cui should also be related to him. He might even have murdered them!"

Wei Qun asked back, "What's the connection between him taking money from the Evil Wolf Gang and being a member of the Evil Wolf Gang?"

"As far as I know, everyone in Changze County, including Magistrate Sun, County Magistrate Shi, and the three constables, has received money from the Evil Wolf Gang. Are they also the Evil Wolf Gang's people who have planted themselves in the government office?"

"This……"

Duan Zhao was speechless for a moment.

County Magistrate Shi, who was standing next to him, was instantly frightened and broke out in a cold sweat.

Wei Qun didn't give Duan Zhao time to respond and continued, "Could it be that County Lieutenant Duan meant that the county government of Changze County does not belong to the imperial court, but has been bought by the Evil Wolf Gang?"

"I didn't!"

County Magistrate Shi quickly denied it.

Duan Zhaoye explained: "Your Excellency misunderstood, that's not what I meant, I..."

"besides."

Wei Qun continued to ask, "County Magistrate Sun and Captain Cui are missing. My Qinglong Division is not sure whether they are alive or dead, but County Lieutenant Duan seems to have known that they are dead and even caught the murderer."

"I am a little curious. Where did County Lieutenant Duan get the clues and evidence? They are more sophisticated than those of our Qinglong Division."

After several rounds of questions, Duan Zhao was already sweating profusely and felt a little overwhelmed.

These questions may seem ordinary, but they contain hidden dangers. If he is not careful, even he might get involved!
Duan Zhaoda felt a headache and said, "There is no conclusive evidence yet, it's just suspicion, and the interrogation is still ongoing."

"Why did I hear that this person was going to be executed?"

Wei Qun's tone gradually changed, revealing a hint of coldness.

"I dare not. I was just trying to scare you. I have no intention of executing you."

Duan Zhao dared not admit it and could only change his words.

Wei Qun said: "Let him go first."

Duan Zhao was secretly annoyed, but he could only wave his hand helplessly, signaling several jailers to untie Meng Liangyu and let her go.

Meng Liangyu was tormented like this and the wounds on his body were touched. He woke up in pain and groaned.

He was so badly injured that he couldn't even stand. As soon as he untied the rope, he collapsed weakly on the cold ground.

Meng Liangyu's eyes were bloodshot and his vision was a little blurry. He could only vaguely see that there seemed to be a few people coming from the opposite side.

"If you want to kill the Duan, then kill him. If I, Meng Liangyu, frown, I will take your surname!"

Chen Tang's face was gloomy. He walked slowly forward and squatted down.

Looking at the wounded Meng Liangyu, Chen Tang said in a deep voice: "Captain Meng, I am Chen Tang from the Qinglong Guard. I am here to ask you a question. I hope you can answer it truthfully."

Hearing this voice, Meng Liangyu was shocked and suddenly opened his eyes wide, as if he wanted to see Chen Tang's face clearly.

Chen Tang asked, "I heard that you and County Magistrate Duan were colleagues in Wu'an County and had some grudges against each other. Is this true?"

Duan Zhao's face changed when he heard this.

"Not bad!"

Meng Liangyu shook his head, brushed aside the bloodstained hair in front of his eyes, and after seeing Chen Tang and the Azure Dragon Armor on him clearly, he became more energetic and said through gritted teeth: "When we were in Wu'an County, we had a dispute and even fought."

"The scar on his face was left by me!"

"Duan Zhao, if I hadn't held back, you would have been beheaded long ago!"

Duan Zhao's face turned pale.

This matter is indeed a knot in his heart.

Because of this incident, he lost face in the county government office.

It was not until later when Meng Liangyu made a mistake and was transferred to Changze County that he gradually made his mark, was appreciated by the county lieutenant Han Lang, and reached where he is today.

In fact, following Han Lang, the future might be better.

But when he heard that he had the opportunity to serve as the county lieutenant in Changze County, he took up the post without any hesitation.

Because he knew that Meng Liangyu was here!
He has been waiting for this day for a long time!
But what he didn't expect was that when Meng Liangyu was about to be executed, the Qinglong Guards suddenly intervened.

Chen Tang looked back at Duan Zhao and said slowly, "County Lieutenant Duan, you are avenging your personal grudge."

"No!" Duan Zhao denied it immediately.

Wei Qun said calmly: "County Lieutenant Duan, our Qinglong Division will take this person away, is that okay?"

Duan Zhao was unwilling to accept this.

But the situation was pressing. Although he was a county lieutenant, he had to bow his head before the Qinglong Guards.

Duan Zhaoqiang laughed and said, "No problem."

Chen Tang supported Meng Liangyu and walked slowly outside.

Every step Meng Liangyu took left a bloody footprint on the cold ground, which was shocking!

Chen Tang's expression was calm, but a fierce light was surging in the depths of his eyes, ready to burst out!

Duan Zhao followed behind everyone and frowned secretly when he saw Chen Tang supporting Meng Liangyu.

That doesn't make sense. Why would Qinglongsi interfere in such a small matter?

Moreover, it was such a big scene, with three Azure Dragon Guards coming at once?

I haven't heard that Meng Liangyu has any connections or support in Qinglong Division.

Is it because of this person?
Duan Zhao's gaze flickered over Chen Tang.

Could it be him?
Duan Zhao recalled a piece of news from half a month ago and suddenly thought of a possibility.

Walk out of the underground cell and see the light of day again.

Meng Liangyu could hardly open his eyes. He inhaled the cold air outside almost greedily, feeling as if he had survived a calamity.

When he was thrown into prison by Duan Zhao, he thought he was doomed to die.

I didn't expect that I could walk out alive today.

Thinking of this, Meng Liangyu turned and looked at Chen Tang.

The two looked at each other and said nothing.

it is more than words.

At this moment, Duan Zhao stepped forward and asked casually, "This lord looks unfamiliar. Has he just joined the Azure Dragon Guard not long ago?"

"none of your business."

Chen Tang learned it from Cai Yin and said it out loud.

"hey-hey."

Duan Zhao was not annoyed and smiled: "As far as I know, there seems to be only one person who joined Qinglong Division recently, and that person is Chen Tang from Changze County."

Chen Tang still ignored him.

Duan Zhao sneered in his heart when he saw this.

Sure enough it was him!

"hehe."

Duan Zhao chuckled, suddenly stepped forward, blocked the way of Chen Tang and Meng Liangyu, and said loudly: "My three lords, I'm afraid you can't take this prisoner away."

"Ok?"

Wei Qun frowned and turned around, staring at Duan Zhao intently, and asked, "County Lieutenant Duan, you go back on your words, what do you want to do?"

Duan Zhao smiled and said, "Sir, I suddenly remembered something. I have to inform the county lieutenant about such an important prisoner as Meng Liangyu."

"Of course, it only takes a day or two to deliver the message. I believe that the county lieutenant will be flexible for the sake of the Azure Dragon Division's Cai Weiwei."

"When the time comes, I will ask you three to take the prisoner away. Or, if you have the handwritten order from Weiwei Cai, I can release him."

At first glance, this seems to be nothing wrong.

But Wei Qun sensed something was wrong.

Duan Zhao was so timid just now, how come he became so tough in the blink of an eye?

Moreover, he suddenly brought up Han Lang and mentioned Cai Tou again.

Wei Qun thought for a moment and quickly figured out the reason.

On the night of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Han Lang attacked Chen Tang in full view of everyone, and it seemed like a sure win.

Unexpectedly, due to Cai Tou's intervention, the plan failed and Han Lang also lost face.

After Duan Zhao recognized Chen Tang, he must have wanted to get back atonement for Han Lang!

When this matter reaches Han Lang, this person will most likely receive some praise from Han Lang.

Even though it's just delivering a letter, it will take a day or two.

There are so many things that can be done during this period of time.

Maybe in two days, Meng Liangyu will die in prison!

More importantly, Duan Zhao moved Han Lang out, and it was really difficult for the three of them to deal with it.

If Caitou came forward, he could naturally take the person away directly.

However, the official positions and ranks of these three were all lower than that of the county lieutenant Han Lang.

Wang Yanli obviously knew the trick and scolded: "Duan Zhao, don't push your luck. I'm going to take my people away today. What can you do?"

"Ah."

Duan Zhao smiled and said, "I've heard that the Qinglong Division obeys the emperor and always acts in a domineering manner. But if they are so unreasonable and rush to the county government office to grab the prisoner, even if they come before the emperor, I have nothing to fear!"

"If the three of you want to rob it by force, and the matter becomes serious, I want to see how the three adults will explain to Qinglongsi!"

"Come here, surround the county government office!"

Duan Zhao suddenly shouted, "I just don't believe that in public, for a prisoner, the Qinglong Division would dare to use swords to fight and forcibly rob him!"

Duan Zhao certainly didn't want to confront the Qinglong Guards head-on, but he could take this opportunity to disgust Chen Tang and the other two, and trip them up. At most, he could release them after two or three days.

This way, you can also ask for credit and reward from Han Lang, so why not do it?

(End of this chapter)